Senior Maintenance Trainer for Diesel & Electric Systems

NJ TRANSIT; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

401(a) Retirement plan

401(k) Employer match

457(b) Deferred Savings Plan

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT in Newark, NJ is seeking a Senior Maintenance Instructor to develop and deliver maintenance training for bus and facilities teams, ensuring workers have the skills to keep equipment and systems safe and reliable.

You will lead formal programs, integrate online and vendor training, supervise trainees, and collaborate with maintenance groups to implement procedures. CDL A and ASE certifications are desirable; strong technical knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Formal training program development and delivery for maintenance staff.
• Experience with diesel powered vehicle maintenance 5+ years.
• Ability to work in classroom, workshop and live garage environments.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains maintenance training courses with vendor input.
• Presents formal programs leading to qualification of bus maintenance staff.
• Conducts impromptu garage training to cover electric/hybrid propulsion, HVAC, air brakes, and more.
• Assimilates new technology, online training, and vendor-based training into offerings.
• Audits vendor training for quality and assists in adjustments.
• Maintains training center equipment and aids.
• Collaborates with maintenance support groups to implement procedures.
• Must be self-motivated and team oriented.

Skills

Training delivery

Self-motivated

Team oriented

Education

High school diploma

Two years technical training

Five years diesel powered vehicle maintenance experience

Tools

Machinery diagnostic software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NJ TRANSIT in Newark, NJ is seeking a Senior Maintenance Instructor to develop and deliver maintenance training for bus and facilities teams, ensuring workers have the skills to keep equipment and systems safe and reliable.

You will lead formal programs, integrate online and vendor training, supervise trainees, and collaborate with maintenance groups to implement procedures. CDL A and ASE certifications are desirable; strong technical knowledge is essential.